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Tex Avery
Tex Avery

Tex Avery

Directing•Born February 26, 1908•Died August 26, 1980 (age 72)•Taylor, Texas, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frederick Bean "Tex" Avery (February 26, 1908 – August 26, 1980) was an American animator and director, known for producing and directing animated cartoons during the golden age of American animation. His most significant work was for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, where he was crucial in the creation and evolution of famous animated characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Droopy, Screwy Squirrel, George and Junior, and Chilly Willy.

Known For

Hound Hunters

Hound Hunters

1947•Movie•
6.6
The Farm of Tomorrow

The Farm of Tomorrow

1954•Movie•
6.3
Henpecked Hoboes

Henpecked Hoboes

1946•Movie•
6.4
Jerky Turkey

Jerky Turkey

1945•Movie•
6.2
Deputy Droopy

Deputy Droopy

1955•Movie•
6.8
A Feud There Was

A Feud There Was

1938•Movie•
6.6
Bugs Bunny Superstar

Bugs Bunny Superstar

1976•Movie•
7.3
The House of Tomorrow

The House of Tomorrow

1949•Movie•
6.8

Filmography

2012
King-Size Comedy: Tex Avery and the Looney Tunes Revolution

as Self (archive footage)

Movie
2007
Looney Tunes: Spotlight Collection Vol. 5

as Papa Bear (archive sound) (uncredited)

Movie
2003
Tex Avery: A Crazy World

as Lui-même

Movie
1993
The Compleat Tex Avery
Movie
1988
Portrait of Tex Avery
Movie
1976
Bugs Bunny Superstar

as Himself

Movie
1955
Deputy Droopy

as Short Robber (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1955
The First Bad Man

as Cavemen (uncredited)

Movie
1955
The Legend of Rockabye Point

as Polar Bear's Sneezes / Polar Bear's Screams (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1954
The Farm of Tomorrow

as Small Baby Chicken (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1953
Barney's Hungry Cousin

as Hungry Bear (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1951
Car of Tomorrow

as Hiccups (voice)

Movie
1951
Daredevil Droopy

as Spike (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1950
Garden Gopher

as Spike (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1950
Ventriloquist Cat

as Alley Cat / Spike (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1949
The House of Tomorrow

as Burps (uncredited)

Movie
1949
Señor Droopy

as Bull (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1949
Bad Luck Blackie

as Large Dog (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1948
What Price Fleadom

as Homer's Dog (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1947
Red Hot Rangers

as Junior (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1947
Hound Hunters

as Junior (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1946
Henpecked Hoboes

as Junior (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1946
Northwest Hounded Police

as Droopy (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1946
Lonesome Lenny

as Lenny (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1945
Jerky Turkey

as Hunting Pilgrim / Turkey Call (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1943
Who Killed Who?

as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1942
Hold the Lion, Please

as Hippo (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1941
The Heckling Hare

as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1941
The Crackpot Quail

as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1940
Of Fox and Hounds

as Willoughby (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1940
Ghost Wanted

as Laughing Ghost (voice)

Movie
1940
Circus Today

as Circus Bandmaster (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1940
The Bear's Tale

as Poppa Bear (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1939
Fresh Fish

as Prof. Mackerel Fishsticks (voice)

Movie
1939
Dangerous Dan McFoo

as Fight Commentator (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1939
Believe It or Else

as Old Man in Jail (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1939
Thugs with Dirty Mugs

as Ed. G. Robemsome as Killer Diller (voice)

Movie
1939
A Day at the Zoo

as Other Elk Named Bill (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1939
Hamateur Night

as Hippo (voice)

Movie
1938
Count Me Out

as Fight Referee (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1938
Johnny Smith and Poker-Huntas

as The Chief (voice)

Movie
1938
A Feud There Was

as Weaver Dude / Weaver Guy with Gun (voice)

Movie
1938
The Penguin Parade

as Walrus (voice)

Movie
1938
Porky's Phoney Express

as Porky's Boss's laugh (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1938
The Sneezing Weasel

as Weasel (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1937
A Sunbonnet Blue

as Mouse (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1937
Egghead Rides Again

as Red (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1937
Uncle Tom's Bungalow

as Uncle Tom (voice)

Movie
1937
Porky the Wrestler

as Champion Wrestler Man Mountain (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1936
The Village Smithy

as Blacksmith (voice)

Movie
1936
Don't Look Now

as Preacher (voice) (uncredited)

Movie
1934
Toyland Premiere

as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayFebruary 26, 1908
Day of DeathAugust 26, 1980
Place of BirthTaylor, Texas, USA
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